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Stroke

For the more than 750,000 Americans who will suffer a stroke this year, quick intervention is essential to reduce their risk of death or permanent disability. What's more, patients have a better chance of an optimal recovery when they are admitted to a hospital that offers a complete spectrum of advanced stroke therapies around-the-clock.

There are two primary types of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in part of the brain becomes weak and bursts open. This causes blood to leak into the brain.